Reader Driver (On-Call - Vancouver - Clark County)

State of Washington • Clark County – Vancouver, WA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides reading and driving assistance for transporting blind, low vision, or deaf blind department staff to and from work locations. Driving requirements may consist of short distances, and long distances beyond 60 miles/day. Customer interactions may consist of assisting the individual. Reader-Driver is on-call; work is intermittent, sporadic and does not fit a particular work schedule or pattern. Some lifting maybe included for staff that utilize orientation and mobility aides such as long cane or guide dogs. Work will consist in either a motor vehicle, in an office setting, or at times customer homes. Incumbent may lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Drivers will primarily utilize office assigned state motor pool vehicles. Private owner vehicles (POV) may be used in exceptions only.

Requirements

• Valid, unrestricted, Driver's License recognized by Washington State and 3 years of licensed driving experience, with no more than 3 minor infractions
• Ability to drive safely and defensive in all traffic, road, and weather conditions and following mapping directions (GPS, paper, written, or verbal) and ability to remain attentive while transporting individuals who may require assistance
• Ability to accurately read, scan, and print handwritten, printed, or typed documents and locate specific content needed
• Ability to speak clearly, use understandable language, and communicate effectively with blind, low-vision, or deaf-blind staff or customers.
• Ability to engage with others in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner
• Ability to maintain privacy and professionalism when supporting staff with sensitive work activities or documents
• Must have a desire to learn about the specialized needs of and/or resources available to individuals who are blind, deaf blind, or low vision and who also may have other disabilities
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
• Knowledge and experience working with individuals who are blind, low vision or deaf blind or individuals with disabilities
• Take action to learn and Grow: Demonstrate a willingness to learn from new experiences, seek feedback, consider different perspectives, and continuously improve knowledge, skills, communication, and approaches to work.
• Take action to meet the needs of others: Seek to understand the needs and experiences of customers, coworkers, and communities. Identify barriers to access and participation and address them before they become obstacles for the people we serve, providing support that is respectful, timely, and effective.

Responsibilities

• Provide reading and driving assistance: Operating a state vehicle, transporting blind, low vision, or deaf blind department staff to and from various work locations
• Reading and completing handwritten documents
• Printing documents
• Relocating or carrying items

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - qualifying employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed